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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.87, 1,006.64 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.87, 1,006.64 and 305.58 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.87 : 1,006.64 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.87/1,006.64 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.87x = 1,006.64 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.87x = 307,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,609.05/670.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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